My First Podcast Experience
The story of how I got on the Bold Like Her podcast is really a testament to the power of networking. A good friend and colleague of mine named Runa ended up moving to the Boston area a few years ago from Hartford, CT, where we had first met when I was in health management consulting. When I first made the jump out of full-time corporate life, Runa came to visit me to catch up and get a taste of my new career in Pilates. Fast forward a few years and Runa puts me in touch with her friend and colleague, Tracy. Not only is Tracy also an aspiring entrepreneur—a Registered Dietician who is setting up her own unique approach to nutrition coaching services—but she also lives about 3 blocks from me in the same neighborhood.
Tracy and I connected a few times to learn about each other’s businesses and she even attended my workshop, The Hidden Cost of Unmanaged Stress. Recently, Tracy mentioned she had learned about a local podcast called Bold Like Her; she thought I’d be a good guest. I subscribed and the first episode I end up listening to featured Amanda and Lauren who founded the Bizzy Women Social network, of which I am a member. I loved the positive and empowering spin of the podcast; the emphasis on giving local women a platform to share their passions and inspiration with others. I was also struck by the fact that every single woman entrepreneur featured always had some aspect of their business or life in which they were trying to leverage their success to elevate other members of the community.
It only took a few episodes; I was obsessed. I reached out to the host Kim Douglas and she agreed to come by the studio for a private session to experience Movement Remedies for herself. I have never been on a podcast before and honestly, I was intimidated to meet Kim. She proved to be gracious and curious and eager to learn about my work. Within a week or so after the session, we set a recording date and I was positively elated. The day of the recording I got to meet Kim in her home, along with her adorable pup Frankie, who was eager to feel included in the excitement. I didn’t know if I should prepare what to say, and I was quite nervous. I had a general sense of the kind of things Kim would ask me, but I felt like rehearsed responses would seem awkward. It was really an exercise in trusting myself to lean into my authenticity and passion.
Kim and I chatted at the microphones for about an hour, and I kept wondering, “Am I talking too much?” like you might on a first date. After we were done, I walked back to my house, and I had to fight the urge to keep playing the whole conversation in my head. I was terrified I said something stupid. Even though most podcasts don’t have the reach of a network television program, it still feels vulnerable like you have laid yourself out there for everyone to see and—potentially—criticize. I kept reminding myself that my brand, what I have to offer to this world, is me; my whole and genuine self. The people I am meant to serve will only find me if I have the courage to be that most naked, unabridged, and sincere version of me.
On Tuesday, August 15, I got the text: “The episode is ready;” along with a link. My stomach filled with butterflies. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to focus on anything else that day unless I could feel at peace that I didn’t embarrass myself. So I sat back and listened. Oh man, it is weird to hear yourself talk. Overall I was pleasantly surprised that while I may not have been the most eloquent and practiced speaker, my excitement and conviction for helping people in pain get moving again came across loud and clear. At the end of the episode, I felt a great big sigh of relief and I thought: I could get used to this! If you have ever wanted to get to know me and Movement Remedies better; from the horse’s mouth, if you will, I hope you will enjoy this 37-minute episode of Bold Like Her on Spotify, Google, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
